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Old 04-28-2009, 10:54 PM
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Got 2009 Cluster Instrument installed
My cluster gauge was faulty for weeks now. I brought my car in to get it checked and they updated the firmware and still was faulty. So, they decided to order me a new cluster instrument. No more amber needles

Faulty gauge:



Old gauge: (amber needles)



New gauge: (white needles)



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First.. I was going to say...huh? lol

White needles..cool cool

Im not that devoted to modding ha.

But nice.
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Also nice..you didnt have to pay for it thats the best part ha
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interesting how that that guage is a different part than the "hood"
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I prefer the amber needles over the white ones..

all white is too plain, plus the speedo is a bit hard too read in white (short, same color as background).
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How does your new cluster instrument display the distance to empty info??
Is it like the 08 model w/ only mileage to empty or is it like 09 w/ a little extra bar that also shows current mpg??

I pefer the amber needles too b/c they are easier to spot but like the extra low-bean icon on the 09 style culster...
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Originally Posted by justthinking
How does your new cluster instrument display the distance to empty info??
Is it like the 08 model w/ only mileage to empty or is it like 09 w/ a little extra bar that also shows current mpg??

I pefer the amber needles too b/c they are easier to spot but like the extra low-bean icon on the 09 style culster...
I don't know. I haven't check that out yet. I will let you know by tomorrow. Too lazy to go to the garage.
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wait, i thought the 09 dashes were hooded?
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they are. thats why my post above said that i guess they have two different parts. the guages arent connected to the hood itself.
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You got foglights display on your new cluster instrument?
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You got foglights display on your new cluster instrument?
That's not fog light, the icon is for low bean..
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I should go complain about my mine and get it updated! damn i want those white needles
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I should go complain about my mine and get it updated! damn i want those white needles
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I like the new cluster - gets rid of the '65 Plymouth look - now fit the new hoods.
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I like the new cluster - gets rid of the '65 Plymouth look

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Im confused, what do you guys mean by hoods?
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i have the 2009 white needle, but i did not notice the amber needle for my 2008 friends cars !
love the white more , good remark
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hooded guage versus above

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...oded-dash.html

scroll down to post 7
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NICE. Didnt know the needles where white now. Can't wait to get mine even more now
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